Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Department: Advanced Practice Providers
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

About the Opportunity

Join OU Health’s Anesthesia team and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative, academic environment. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) , you’ll play a vital role in providing safe, compassionate anesthesia care for patients across a wide range of surgical and medical procedures.

You will work alongside anesthesiologists, residents, and multidisciplinary care teams within Oklahoma’s leading academic health system — where education, innovation, and excellence are part of every case.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer safe, high-quality anesthesia using established clinical guidelines and privileges approved by the Department of Anesthesiology.

• Conduct and document pre- and post-anesthetic evaluations, obtain informed consent, and manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.

• Provide airway management consultation and participate in emergency response (code) situations as directed by supervising anesthesiologists.

• Collaborate with residents and medical students, offering mentorship and clinical support during anesthesia rotations.

• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Education Program (AANA Council of Accreditation).

• Current RN and APRN license in the State of Oklahoma with prescriptive authority .

• NBCRNA certification required.

• BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS (AHA) certifications required.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join OU Health

• Work in Oklahoma’s most advanced academic medical center with full access to cutting-edge technology and resources.

• Collaborate with expert physicians and healthcare leaders in a teaching and research-driven environment.

• Competitive compensation and benefits with opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Advance your career and make a lasting impact.
Join OU Health — where your expertise in anesthesia supports exceptional patient outcomes and lifelong learning.

Elevate Your Career with OU Health

Join OU Health , where physicians and advanced practice providers lead the way in transforming healthcare across Oklahoma and beyond. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, OU Health combines cutting-edge clinical care , groundbreaking research , and innovative education to create better outcomes for patients — and rewarding careers for providers.

When you become part of OU Health, you’ll collaborate with highly skilled colleagues , teach the next generation of healthcare professionals , and contribute to research that shapes the future of medicine . Our integrated care model ensures that every provider has the support, technology, and infrastructure needed to deliver exceptional care at every stage of life.

Why Choose OU Health

• Nationally Recognized Children’s Care
  Home to Oklahoma’s only comprehensive pediatric heart transplant program and a nationally recognized leader in children’s services.

• Most Specialized Network
  The state’s largest and most comprehensive specialty and subspecialty physician practice.

• National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation
  The only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in Oklahoma — one of just 73 nationwide.

• Level I Trauma Excellence
  Oklahoma’s leader in Level I trauma care for more than 30 years.